Secret Senate Session Over Armor Projectile Debate
The Senate held a secret session to discuss an armor piercing projectile tested at Indian Head. Senators Tillman Hoar and Chanler criticized the Navy for releasing test details, and open debate followed as the panel acknowledged the projectile’s effectiveness under perfect conditions.
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Washington
Senate
Navy Department
Tillman
South Carolina
Government Proving Grounds
Indian Head
Publc
Chaniller
Hoar
Massachusetts
Mgr. Hale
Bureau of Ordnance
Fight Over Paper Prices Drives New Pact Inquiry
Washington May 9 petition of newspaper publishers on printing paper costs led to a proposed inquiry by Mr Newlands Nevada. The House Ways and Means Committee debated relief claims tied to a paper mill and pulp industry trust. The hearing target was set for May 1900 with notices to newspapers and paper firms. The discussion then sent the matter to the customs committee for review of operating expenses.
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Washington
Newlands
Nevada
United State
Association of American Newspapers
United States
Committee On Customs
Messrs
Dalyell
Payne, Hopkins
Grosvenor
Russell
Richardson and Robertson
Arbor Day Observed In Dillon With School Program
May Day and Arbor Day were observed in Dillon with a Normal and high school holiday. A morning program at Normal Hall featured songs, readings, and a tree planting, including a governor’s proclamation read by Flora Davis, and performances by students and teachers. Afterward, teachers and pupils from the district enjoyed a picnic in Beaverhead Canyon.
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Dillon
Normal and High School
Montana
Flora Davis
Arbor Day
President Sanders
Monroe
Nettie West
George Melton
Marie Lamont
Tom Gilbert
Miss Harwood
Anna Carter
Clara Adams
Hiawatha
Alta Sanders
Exam Schuber
Oliver Sharkey
Edith Burns
Lillian Weat
Vesuvius Cable Cars Suspended Amid Eruption
Naples reports the Mount Vesuvius cable car service halted due to eruptions. Four English climbers tried to ascend on foot, evaded carbineer guards, and were hit by lava and stones, only to be rescued badly bruised.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Vancouver Mystery Man Identified After Park Find
Vancouver May 9 identification by clothing confirmed that the body found in Standley Park is Henry Kerr a later mayman who vanished months ago he had threatened self harm amid ill health and had not appeared since.
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Vancouver
B. C
Standley Park
Henry Kerr
Ker
St Louis Man Found Dead After Threat Carried Out
The body of Charles Morton formerly night clerk at the Southern hotel was found in a Regent hotel room. He disappeared after resigning last Friday night and appears to have killed himself with carbolic acid.
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Dart Hardware Company
Dilton Theater
The
Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Chas. Morton
Southern Hotel
Regent
Health of Young Women Guides From Mrs Pinkham Letters
Letters from Aptos California readers describe relief from irregular menses cramps heart pain headaches and dizziness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Testimonies cite regular cycles absence of pain and improved energy following the herbal remedies.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Marinpa
Jixsex
Box
Ogdensburg
Wits
Missoula Mayor Faces Unpopular Appointments Amid Outcry
Arbor Day observed as public holiday in Missoula on May 9 1900. At a Monday council meeting with a Republican mayor and aldermen two Democratic policemen were elected. Republicans denounce the mayor for weak selections and missed opportunities to appoint Republicans to key posts. Governor Richards visiting to consider census enumerator appointments. bonds and local notices also mentioned along with hotel and business ads.
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Missoula
vMceholders
Greenough
Logan
Inter Mountain
Migsoula
Union Pacific Promises Speed and Luxury Across West
The Union Pacific proclaims unmatched time and service, boasting 70 to 80 mph on durable granite track. It highlights Eastward routes from Ogden with a Buffet Smoking and Library Car, Pullman, dining and reclining chairs, and three daily fast trains, including the Overland Limited and Atlantic Express, via Mesa and Devils Slide with connections to the Missouri River and beyond. Contact agents H. O. Wilson in Butte and H P. Clay in Salt Lake City for details.
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Rio Grande Western Railway
Great Salt Lake
Pullman Palace Alcepera
Mancana
Chicago
St Louis
New York
America
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Black Canyon
Royal Gorge
Manitou
Garden of the Gods
Colorad Springs
Denver
East Broadway
Butte
Ogden
Union Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Southern Pacific
Omaha
Orden
San Francisco
Ayers
Sach A. Im
Sam
Main
Broadway
Great West
Western Railroad
Tha ‘Overland Limited
Portland
Meho and
Weber Canons
Devil's Slide
Witch It
Ames Monument
Missouri River
Bes Yond
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Chas. Sc Cin
Fayette Warrington
Treasur
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Heinee
Henry Mueller
Rank W. Hasking
James H. Monteith
Ned ‘Trustees
Mantle
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
G. W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens
Ooeege
Tm Capital
Burplus
Juste
Europe
J. A. Creighton
A. H. Barret
E. PD. Leavitt
V. Kemper
Main and Park Sts
W. A. Clark
J. Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larable
Bankers
Soll Exchange
Alex Johnston
First National Bank OF
Andrewd. Davis
James A. Talbot
E. B. Worrick
George Stevensonist
Malin
Monet Eea
Marcus Daly
Donahoe
To Moyer
Dho
Cuba
Philippines
Interanuuner
Canada
Maneger
C.swinkborne
R.A. Kone Cpabler
Ags
Sara Eker
Taite
Dmaltra
Morive
Goster
Americus Grama Wire
Irea
Anes Montane Sree
Dillon News
Mig Lizzie Cashmore
Schott, Carrier
Joseph Lewis
Twinridges
Mountainy View Cemetery
Cope
T. M. Lewis
Kate Lewis
Pred Tudor
T. BR. Franklin
Jerome, Ariz
L. W. Owens
H. A. Hull
Buunding and Loan Association of
Will Oren
Henry Gentther
Iowa
Tom Landers
Birch Creek A
Williamson House
T. F. Hamilton
Horse Prairie
Dr. Johnson
Helena
Vesuvius
Charles Morton
Regent Hotel
Inter Mountain Publishing Co
Higgs Avenue
Webster
California
Missour
Richards
W. H. Huston
J. H. Truman
Rufus Bandebine
L. Molineem
Democrat-Messenger
Sisters’ Hospital
T. Casloovis
Brooklyn
N. Y
K. Lewis
Mtnzerald
Good Templars
KE. Abbott
Lon Wheatley
Linciman
Fitzgerald
Florence
F. MH. Hayes
E. H. Polleys
FA. Polleys
Bonner
B. J. Pratt
J. Fi. Bradley
Tlekards
Charles Swarts
St. Mauls Chan
M. Wisler
Helenus
ML Fhate
Mise Moody
Miss
Murray
Kath
Mehalen
Eddy
Harrington
Torney
Suarts
Mugene Sinward
Hosen
Meas
Porte Wal
Tvew
Hanna
B. Johnson
Dunne
Denve
Pacific Express
Gourk River
North Coast Limited
St. Paul
Whitehall
Twin Bridges
Pony and
Norris
N. P
Copper City Limited
Hamilton
All Coast Points
Haminton
Main and
Park Streets
Merriman
G. A
Butte, Anaconta & Pacific
Tring
Union
Anaconda
Great Northern
Great Falls
Helena Loak
Northern Pacific Air
Portham
Oregon Short Line
Saat
Great Northern Railway
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Northern Pacific Railway
H. J. Riley
Higgins Block
Oregon Railway & Navigation Co
Salt Lake
Pecan
Kansas City
Mapa
H.C. Townsend
Pik T. A
People’s Favorite
Pioneer Railway
HPI. Clay
Union Pacific R. R. Co
Utah
Burlington
Department of Civility
Dawn Comfort
Chniha
Waneas City
East Groagwi Ba Mont
H. Secur
Billings, Mont
Reed Cab and Transfer Company
Cives Quickest and Best Service
A. B. Reed
TEL
Spokane
Tee
Cas
Wi Aerive
Heleos
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